Michiko is absolutely wonderful: listens closely and incredibly insightful, kind and generous, and…read morevery good at what she does. I spoke with Michiko as I'm going through a divorce and she was able to provide clarity on things holding me back from my ideal life in ways I had never considered. Even more incredibly, through some exercises and energy work over zoom, she was able to induce physical sensations that i never knew existed, opening my eyes to a world of possibilities. This is coming from someone with a research background, believing in scientific methods, but open to the fact that there's more to this world than we necessarily understand.

I've been doing sessions with Michiko just for a few weeks -- online as I am not in New York…read more She is the sweetest, kindest, most knowledgeable and helpful teacher. I love, love, love her energy and all the exercises she had given me -- they not only helped me get in touch with my body and sexuality more but also use that sexual energy in a higher vibration way for spiritual enlightenment. She is amazing. She gave me so extra tips, notes, even book recommendations. Most importantly, she really cares. Her exercises helped me find a deeper sense of balance, happiness, joy and even uncover some repressed childhood traumas that my body wouldn't share with my mind before. I highly recommend Michiko for lessons over Skype -- she is amazing! I am continuing to work with her.

I am so glad I met Liza. She is one of the best instructors I've ever encountered. She is…read moreextremely patient (believe me, because I am a slow learner when it comes to fitness!) and very detail oriented, making sure your alignments and postures are done correctly. As a yoga beginner who has been to a class here and there in the past 4 years, I never learned the proper yoga poses and techniques even while taking the group classes. Luckily I found Liza through Lifebooker when she offered a 3 pack of private yoga sessions. After all these years, I've been doing things wrong without knowing. I highly recommend Liza as a yoga instructor - whether you are a beginner or a pro.

I've known Liza for many years now but I just started practicing with her a few months ago. It has…read morebeen an amazing experience thus far. She does everything to accommodate her clients and make sure that they're comfortable with what they're doing. She adjust your body when necessary, checks to make sure that you're okay, confirms that you're breathing and yet challenges you when she thinks you're capable of doing something. She's extremely optimistic and keeps me smiling and happy throughout my practice. She's been a huge help in building my lung capacity and muscle strength. She's helped me alter what used to be a very sloppy down-down and other poses and I've made drastic changes over the past few months thanks to her!

I've been attending BBB on and off for a year now. It's convenient for me since I work in Manhattan…read moreand find it cumbersome to commute all the way home and then hit a gym. I'm not a girl who does weight training or was ever very sportsy. Having taken ballet for 10 plus years I've grown accustomed to working out in a dance environment-it's just what works for me. I started BBB with a Groupon, it's a quirky, fun workout experience so I kept up classes after my pack expired. This is not a difficult dance class but some dance experience may prove helpful here. The bootcamp portion IS NOT easy, I'm not sure where some of the other reviewers are coming from saying it's hardly a bootcamp, they must train with like...Batman or something, good for them. All I know is that I'm DRENCHED in sweat when I leave. I attend twice a week for the most part and the workout helped me shed Holiday pounds and stay in basic shape. It's not meant to be a super bulking workout, if you're looking for a fun cardio/aerobic/callisthenic/artistic workout then this is your place, if you're looking to climb Mount Kilimanjaro then stop eating bread and run everywhere with rocks tied to your spine. The instructors are very comprehensive, patient, helpful and supportive, not to mention interesting. They have a lot of experience in dance, performance and business. The dances are always fun, there's no judgement here-whatever you can do and have fun doing it is acceptable. This is a very personality based workout, if you're not remotely interested in dance or burlesque or girly things, I would skip it and try another bootcamp. Sure, parts may seem silly initially (you must repeat the mantra!) but I got into it, because it's all in good fun and hey, where else do you get a calorie burning workout mixed with kitty cat crawls and cute retro choreography? I highly recommend BBB for glamour girls and 9-5ers alike.

LOVE. IT. I'm about as butch as they get, so I was a little concerned about looking like a complete…read moreidiot, but even if I do, I'm having too much fun to care. I mean, don't get me wrong, I still look like a fat butch girl in burlesque class, but since the emphasis is much more on movement than "doing it right," you don't have to be a girly-girl or have any sort of dance experience in order to enjoy yourself here. While most of the people in the class are usually "normal"-sized college kids, there's definitely plenty of other ages and body types and styles--some people take the class barefoot, some do it in 5-inch stripper heels. Awesome. The format definitely makes it more fun than a standard dance or fitness class, because there's a little bit of everything and the time just flies by. Each class begins with a mantra and a pose to go with it; ex. last week, everyone had to get into a showgirl pose and say "I Stop Traffic!" at the beginning and end of the class. It sounds goofy but it really helps put you in the right headspace to enjoy what you're doing. A lot of the non-choreographed moves are your standard aerobics fare, but what makes it great is the attitude the instructors put into them. You are never just doing plain repetitive movements, even in the non-choreographed sections; even the way you get up after doing pushups is pure pinup gold. The movement awareness I get out of this class is incredible--instead of just focusing on one movement, like a lunge, you're focusing on every single part of your body from your hands to your toes and finding something to do with all of them. It doesn't seem like hard work at the time, but I haven't sweated that much in ages! My only, only criticism is that there is a fair bit of downtime during the choreography sections that could probably be streamlined. The other good news is that the rates are effing awesome if you take more than one class. I got a groupon for 10 classes for $49, and you can get I think 5 for $49 through their website, which is still a great deal for any dance class, really. My only complaint is with the online booking system they currently use--you have to put in your email and get it confirmed every single time you want to take a class, so it takes like 3 emails to get signed up for each class. And if you need to cancel, you can't do that on the site--you have to send them an email or message via the booking site so they can cancel it for you. I prefer to sign up for a bunch of classes at once, several weeks in advance, and then cancel/rebook as needed, but I can't really do that here without it being intensely tedious.

I've been taking pole aerobics classes here for the past few months and I really enjoy it…read more The instructors are friendly and encourage you to keep trying, as it builds muscle and stamina-- if you're persistent and consistent. Studio is located in Harlem. It's in a great location close to the subway, restaurants, bodegas, etc. Easily accessible. A very chill and relaxed small space with good energy. I like it a lot! Grateful to have found it--thanks Groupon! lol Don't hesitate ladies! Join in on the fun and come work those muscles!

I went to this pole dancing studio a few times when I lived in New York. I would've given this…read moreplace 5 stars, but on numerous occasions the instructor was late. While she did extend class time to make up for that, it doesn't change the fact that it could mess up a person's schedule. Anywho, I had a blast! And it is a complete body workout! If you're doing it right, you will feel sore. My class was a group of mixed levels and she was attentive to everyone's needs. It was only a few of us, so I'm not sure what my experience would have been in a larger sized class. I loved the musical selection, it's nice and ratchet lol... it's motivating! I'd definitely go back if I was in the NYC area again. P.S.- They offer you fresh fruit and wine... but eat/drink at the end, please lol.

The classes here are addictive, but unfortunately they do not offer unlimited monthly membership…read more This kundalini yoga studio is small, peaceful, and cozy. I discovered this studio through Rainer (best instructor) and the space is positive and welcoming. It is a great place to unwind, center yourself, and come home to your true self. Every class is different with distinct focuses and they predominantly end with either gong savasana or mediation, giving you the opportunity to explore and work on many levels and aspects of yourself. This style of yoga is very different but it's super effective and it's open to all ages, shapes, and sizes, and is highly recommended to anyone who has anxiety, addiction, depression, are prone to overthinking, and/or prone to absorbing others thoughts and emotions as their own, etc. With consistent practice, it'll literally change your life for the better, while bringing in more inner peace and self love.

Wonderful Nearly Perfect Kundalini Experience near MSG…read more If you aren't sure what Kundalini yoga is, one of the perks of Hari NYC is the Saturday morning community class for only $10. You'll get an idea of what to expect as you move on to more involved classes. Great tips to remember: Wear comfy loose clothes & maybe socks (you can take them off when you are warm enough) A head covering to keep energy in is great but optional Use the restroom before class begins to stay focused Chant if you want to - if not, just enjoy the vibe! This is a relatively peaceful space as the police station next door has most of the parking spots on the street full, so traffic on this block (in an otherwise busy area) is a bit lesser. The only reason for 4 not 5 stars is that would be great to have more classes - the schedule is still a bit lean.

I have never been to a more welcoming place for kirtan and yoga. I was immediately greeted like a…read morelong lost friend and immediately felt cared for. The kirtans on Thursdays are amazing!

Are you open or not? You need to update your homepage please. It's impossible to find out what's…read moregoing on.

This studio attracts good teachers. Classes include 26+2 daily (I think). More importantly most of…read morethose who show up for yoga here understand that there's a class-wide rhythm and unity that can arise, and so stay with the teacher's lead.

Hands down, best experience i've had in a group fitness environment. I did the trial this morning…read morein Central Park. The class size was small enough that with three trainers they were able to give each participant enough attention to make sure we were each doing the exercise correctly. I am an athletic person to begin with but still found the class as challenging as i wanted it to be. The levels of athleticism varied widely but each person could do all exercises at their level and challenged each of us. The instructors were great! Really helpful, encouraging, and upbeat. The prices are too far on the expensive side for me but the trial session gave me some great ideas for exercises to do on my own. Would definitely sign up if i could!

First I have to start off by saying, I have had the worst experience with trainers in the past and…read morehave had to change gyms because I always felt pressured to continue the relationship. That being said, I am not saying all trainers at gyms like NYSC and Crunch are bad, but I decided to look elsewhere for a trainer...a place where if we did not get along, I could make a nice clean break with no hard feelings...plus I am running out of gyms to join and I really like 24 Hour Fitness. So I tried Method Fitness because it is right near my office here in the city and they train out of the Hilton Hotel on 6th Ave. I spoke to the owner about what my goals were and what type of problems I have had with trainers in the past and what I was looking for in a trainer and we scheduled a free hour session. Enter...my trainer...love him, he is absolutely perfect for my personality (think ADD on crack, me not him). He pushes me even when I am tired but listens to me if I am in real pain. He can tell the diff between real issues and me being lazy. He changes up our workout so I do not get bored and he is really invested in getting you healthy and not just showing up because it pays the bills. He wants clients who are committed and feels gratification in getting us to our goals. Oh and he isn't one of those fit freaks who harps on your diet, etc. He gives advice here and there but does not lecture me for binge drinking on the weekends as long as I put in the hours at the gym to offset said binge drinking. I have only trained with him so I cannot attest to the other trainers but I look around and see them with their clients. Some of them look good, others eh but it could also be the clients they are with and what they want. Hard to tell. For the most part though, the trainers are all really friendly and not creepy at all and seem to know what they are doing. It is just the matter of finding one that fits you and it may take a couple tries. The gym is not huge but it is not very crowded and there is never a wait for machines or equipment. Also you can work out at the gym whenever you want even if you are not meeting with your trainer that day. No extra charge. The people who work there are the best. Really friendly and helpful. I have been there since I think June and will be there as long as I have a job and my trainer is there. My advice is to just find a trainer here that you get along with. I have seen clients test out a few to find one that fits and it is that relaxed of an atmosphere that you do not feel uncomfortable doing that.